First Article Inspection (FAI)

Ensure consistent products in manufacturing

Build products according to your design

FARO’s 3D measuring and scanning technology is perfectly suited for First Article Inspection to ensure detailed verification of part or assembly production results versus original design before full production begins.

Verify parts built to specification

Industries such as Automotive and Aerospace are governed by very strict requirements for manufacturing and quality assurance. First Article Inspection is an important step in ensuring that these requirements are met. Detailed verification of production results versus original product design before ongoing manufacturing begins is critical to ensure all parts and assemblies are built to specifications.

No mistakes once production begins

FAI analyzes the first item created in production to confirm correct setup and process configuration so that the parts or products created are prepared correctly and repeatedly. Any mistakes not captured at this stage can have serious consequences when the entire manufacturing process begins. Integrating FARO’s portable CMMs into the FAI process can help prevent such mistakes.

Check and report your measurement

Proper documentation and review of product design characteristics versus manufactured parts is an important element of FAI since this helps companies understand their production methods and take into account all parts produced. With FARO products, reports can be generated on measurements made to aid in such documentation and analysis.

Verify parts built to specification

Industries such as Automotive and Aerospace are governed by very strict requirements for manufacturing and quality assurance. First Article Inspection is an important step in ensuring that these requirements are met. Detailed verification of production results versus original product design before ongoing manufacturing begins is critical to ensure all parts and assemblies are built to specifications.

No mistakes once production begins

FAI analyzes the first item created in production to confirm correct setup and process configuration so that the parts or products created are prepared correctly and repeatedly. Any mistakes not captured at this stage can have serious consequences when the entire manufacturing process begins. Integrating FARO’s portable CMMs into the FAI process can help prevent such mistakes.

Check and report your measurement

Proper documentation and review of product design characteristics versus manufactured parts is an important element of FAI since this helps companies understand their production methods and take into account all parts produced. With FARO products, reports can be generated on measurements made to aid in such documentation and analysis.

For all your Factory Metrology needs

FaroArm®

The Global Standard for Arm Technology

The FaroArm is an innovative portable coordinate measuring machine that allows manufacturers easy verification of product quality by performing 3D inspections, dimensional analysis, CAD comparison, tool certifications, and more. The Quantum line of FaroArms extends FARO’s tradition of maximum unsurpassed measurement accuracy, consistency and reliability in every working environment.

First measuring Arm to be certified against the new and rigorous ISO Standard 10360-12

Innovative design with excellent ergonomics and IEC tested for performance and reliability

FARO kinematic smart probes for quick probe replacement without the need to recalibrate

Robust high-speed wireless operation

FARO ScanArm®

FARO provides a competitive all-in-one metrology solution with the ScanArm

The FARO ScanArm combines all of the advantages of the FaroArm with a hand held laser scanner (Laser Line Probe) and is the perfect contact/non-contact measurement system. Unlike other scanning systems, the ScanArm’s hard probe and the Laser Line Probe can digitize interchangeably without having to remove either component. Users can accurately measure prismatic features with the hard probe, then laser scan sections requiring larger volumes of data — all in one simple tool.

FARO Cobalt Array Imager

Unlimited Multi-Imager Scanning Configurations

The FARO Cobalt Array Imager is a metrology-grade non-contact scanner which captures millions of high-resolution 3D coordinate measurements in seconds. It is equipped with dedicated on-board processors and a smart sensor that allows multi-array configurations.

5MP model – for most applications

9MP model – improves resolution and the ability to capture features on edges and surfaces

Interchangeable lens with 250mm and 500mm field of view

Accuracy up to 0.027mm for 250mm lens and 0.050mm for 500mm lens

FARO Gage

Fast, easy and accurate portable CMM

The FARO Gage measuring arm is an accurate 3D gauge for small parts and is an industry leader in portable CMMs. It is inexpensive, offers high accuracy levels, improves measurement consistency, reduces inspection time and generates automatic reports.

FARO Laser Tracker

Advanced, accurate, versatile and portable laser trackers

The FARO VantageS and VantageE Laser Trackers are high-performance, high-value Laser Trackers which maximize productivity and reduce inspection cycle times by up to 75% . These Laser Trackers set the standard in workflow productivity management for large-scale metrology applications by offering mobile device control, exceptional portability, battery operation, ruggedness, and high accuracy.

FARO ScanArm®

FARO provides a competitive all-in-one metrology solution with the ScanArm

The FARO ScanArm combines all of the advantages of the FaroArm with a hand held laser scanner (Laser Line Probe) and is the perfect contact/non-contact measurement system. Unlike other scanning systems, the ScanArm’s hard probe and the Laser Line Probe can digitize interchangeably without having to remove either component. Users can accurately measure prismatic features with the hard probe, then laser scan sections requiring larger volumes of data — all in one simple tool.

FARO Cobalt Array Imager

Unlimited Multi-Imager Scanning Configurations

The FARO Cobalt Array Imager is a metrology-grade non-contact scanner which captures millions of high-resolution 3D coordinate measurements in seconds. It is equipped with dedicated on-board processors and a smart sensor that allows multi-array configurations.

5MP model – for most applications

9MP model – improves resolution and the ability to capture features on edges and surfaces

FARO Gage

Fast, easy and accurate portable CMM

The FARO Gage measuring arm is an accurate 3D gauge for small parts and is an industry leader in portable CMMs. It is inexpensive, offers high accuracy levels, improves measurement consistency, reduces inspection time and generates automatic reports.

FARO Laser Tracker

Advanced, accurate, versatile and portable laser trackers

The FARO VantageS and VantageE Laser Trackers are high-performance, high-value Laser Trackers which maximize productivity and reduce inspection cycle times by up to 75% . These Laser Trackers set the standard in workflow productivity management for large-scale metrology applications by offering mobile device control, exceptional portability, battery operation, ruggedness, and high accuracy.

Remote Measurement – run commands, change scanning modes and see results in real-time

FARO CAM2® SmartInspect

The first portable measurement software

FARO CAM2 SmartInspect is the perfect software for any FARO Laser Tracker, Arm and Gage users who are looking for non-CAD based inspection. It can run on Microsoft Windows™ based mobile devices, making it the first portable metrology software.

FARO CAM2® SmartInspect

The first portable measurement software

FARO CAM2 SmartInspect is the perfect software for any FARO Laser Tracker, Arm and Gage users who are looking for non-CAD based inspection. It can run on Microsoft Windows™ based mobile devices, making it the first portable metrology software.